FORMER New Zealand prop Frank-Paul Nuuausala is reportedly set to join the Sydney Roosters after walking out on Wigan Warriors.
The BBC reports the 31-year-old was released from his contract with the English Super League club on Wednesday.
“Not many people can say they’ve played for Wigan, and I’m proud to have done so,” Nuuausala said in a statement.
“I’ve enjoyed my time at Wigan. I don’t think I reached my full potential whilst being here but I leave with fond memories of winning the Grand Final and the World Club Challenge.
“Wigan as a club have really accepted me and all of the coaching staff and players have been great with me during my time here.”
During his time and England, Nuuausala won the Super League Grand Final and World Club Challenge with the Warriors.
The Roosters have not confirmed if the former Raiders prop will be joining them for the 2018 NRL season.
“Frank and his family have struggled to adapt to life in the UK,” Warriors executive director Kris Radlinski said.
“His family are currently back in Australia, having decided to stay there following the close-season break, and his situation was becoming increasingly difficult by the day,
“We agreed that it would be best for both parties to allow him to be released from the remainder of his contract with Wigan in order for him to return home.”
